Jones listed fifth in nation in assists

Sep 28, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS --- Freshman midfielder Justin
Jones (Jamestown, N.C.) is ranked fifth in the nation in assists,
announced NCAA officials with the release of the latest edition of
the NCAA Division II men's soccer statistics.

Lees-McRae College (6-2, 4-0 CC) has been on a tear of late,
entering the week riding a three-match winning streak, including
back-to-back shutouts against Carson-Newman and Barton. The
Bobcats, having won six of their last seven matches, enter the week
ranked 29th in the nation in winning percentage (0.75). Lees-McRae
is also listed 44th in total goals (16), 48th in scoring offense
(2.0), and 61st in goals against average (1.1).

Jones has ranked among the top five players in the nation in
assists throughout the season, entering the week ranked fifth in
total assists (five) and 11th in helpers per match (0.63). Senior
Lee Squires (Sheffield, U.K.) is ranked among the national leaders
in several categories, including total goals (15th/six), total
points (23rd/14), goals per match (24th/0.75), and points per
contest (34th/1.75).

James Galvani (High Wycombe, U.K.) and Jamie Bladen (Yorkshire,
U.K.) enter the week tied for 52nd in the nation with three assists
each, while Galvani is listed 94th in total points (nine). Thomas
Rusling (Sheffield, U.K.) is also ranked 95th in goals against
average (1.35).

Lees-McRae returns to the pitch on Wednesday when the Bobcats
travel to Bristol, Tenn. for a 5 p.m. non-conference matchup with
King College.